Historically, the wedding was the last thing the bride's family paid for. After that day forward any expense involved in the marriage the groom was expected to pay for. Now a days, both families discuss the budget and divide the responsibilities in an open manner. With the idea of two families joining to become one, and the groom's family showing an ever increasing interest in helping plan this special day they choose to pay more towards the weddings expenses.
Traditionally the bride's family would pay for a majority of all items involved in the ceremony and reception including- the engagement party, the invitations/announcements, the bride's wedding dress, the ceremony site, the musicians, the photography, the videography, the transportation, the reception, the bouquets for the female attendants, the flowers for the ceremony and reception, and their own wedding attire.
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The Groom's family would pay for the rehearsal dinner, the cost of travel for the their out-of-town family members, their own wedding attire and any additional expense that they deemed necessary.
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The bride paid for the groom's wedding ring, her hair stylist and make up artist, the accommodations for her out of town guests, presents for her attendants, a present for her groom, her personal stationary and thank you notes, and any keepsake accessories such as guest book, unity candle, cake knife & server and so on.
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The groom would take care of the marriage license, the engagement ring and wedding band, the honeymoon, the officiant's fee, the floral corsages for the mothers, the boutonnieres for himself and his attendants, the bride's bouquet, a wedding gift for his bride, the corsages for his bride's going away outfit as well as honored female guests, such as grandmothers & godmothers. He would also take care of the accommodations for his out-of-town attendants and his own wedding attire.
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The bride's attendants would purchase their individual or joint gift(s) for the couple as well as take care of the bridal shower or luncheon. They would pay for their own travel expenses and their own wedding attire & accessories.
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Like the bride's attendants the groom's attendants would purchase their individual or joint gift for the couple. The would take care of their own cost of their travel expenses as well as the bachelor party. Lastly they would pay for their own wedding attire which was traditionally rented.
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Out-of-town guests would traditionally pay for their own transportation and accommodations and also their gifts for the couple.
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Traditions are not completely out the window quite yet, so take note of the above breakdown into consideration when planning your wedding budget. Openly discuss and communicate with who will be paying for the different aspects of your wedding day. Make sure that everyone, including yourself is comfortable with how the wedding finances breakdown.
Wedding Wishes,
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